LINCOLN - Governor Jim Pillen said, "We live in an increasingly dangerous world. Terrorists from Hamas, Hezbollah and Iran wish to destabilize the Middle East and attack the Jewish people. Much of the region is a hot bed for radical activity and militant factions. But Israel stands apart.

Israel is a beacon of democracy and a defender of our shared values, including the rule of law. Israel is a country built by a people who are innovative and believe in free trade. Israel is a global partner in America’s pursuit of lasting peace.

Our two countries have benefitted from decades of friendship, shared security goals, and thriving trade. Without question, America and Israel are each other's most important allies. Today, we remain committed to strengthening the relationship between our two countries. Following the barbaric Oct. 7 attacks, we stood together in our defense of the Israeli people. When you walk the streets of the Kfar Aza Kibbutz or visit the site of the Nova Festival Massacre, you see the lasting impact of Oct. 7 on the Israeli people. The scars are deep, and the brutality of the horror remains shocking."

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